Scout Picks

Gameweek 30 Scout Picks built on Leeds triple-up

Leeds United are the key team for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks.

Their home match against Sheffield United warrants a triple-up while two Spurs players have made the cut for a trip to Newcastle.

After assessing the Scout Squad submissions by David, Neale, Tom and Andy, we have settled on our best XI players for Gameweek 30.

Lining up in 4-3-3 formation, our latest selection comes in at £80.2m, £2.8m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets 1

Emiliano Martínez (£5.4m) is our goalkeeper for Gameweek 30 largely on account of a favourable fixture for Aston Villa. Over the last six matches, Fulham have scored three goals, only West Bromwich Albion (two) and Sheffield United (one) finding the net less often during that time.

Defenders

Returning Digne can help Everton's attacking assets return to form in Gameweek 20

There is potential for Lucas Digne (£6.2m) to get returns at either end of the pitch in Gameweek 30. The left-back is second-best among all defenders for crosses over the last six matches while no side has conceded more headed goal attempts than Crystal Palace over the same period. Meanwhile, the Eagles have failed to find the net in four of their last even away matches.

There was plenty of demand for Chelsea defence in this week’s Scout Squad article, which led to us choosing Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m) for the Scout Picks. The club captain is the most reliable starter in defence as the only one to play every minute of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Stamford Bridge. West Bromwich Albion have scored in just two of their last seven in the league while Chelsea have the best figure for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last six matches.

Luke Shaw (£5.2m) has rapidly become an important FPL defender to own this season. Manchester United have kept clean sheets in each of their last four matches while Shaw tops the league for chances created among defenders over their last six matches.

In Gameweek 30, Stuart Dallas (£5.1m) faces one of the most favourable match-ups on offer in the Premier League right now. Sheffield United have scored just six goals in 14 away matches this season (0.4 per game) and are comfortably the worst in the division for xGC over the last six matches. Dallas is likely to hold down a midfield role again on Saturday too.

Midfielders

Spared any involvement in Portugal’s final game of the international break because of suspensionBruno Fernandes (£11.5m) makes the cut for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks. The Manchester United midfielder has five goals and three assists over the last eight matches, a spell that includes three double-digit hauls.

Son Heung-min (£9.4m) is ready to return to action as Spurs host Newcastle in Gameweek 30. Over his last six matches, the South Korean international is top among Spurs assets for key passes and big chances. He also ranks best in the Premier League for the latter over the same period.

Raphinha (£5.7m) could enjoy a big haul against Sheffield United, especially considering the aforementioned statistic about their xGC over the last six matches. During that period, Raphinha is top of the Premier League for key passes while only two midfielders have bested him for shots in the box.

Forwards

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets

Harry Kane (£11.6m) has six attacking returns in his last five Premier League appearance and, in Gameweek 30, faces a Newcastle side that has conceded two goals or more in five of their last eight.

As already mentioned, Crystal Palace are the joint-worst in the league for headed attempts on goal conceded over the last six matches. Enter aerial specialist Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m).

Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) also looks set to benefit from Sheffield United’s obliging defence in Gameweek 30. Not only are they bottom of the league for xGC over the last six, but no team has also given up more chances through the middle of the pitch than the Blades over the same period.

SUBSTITUTES

  • Edouard Mendy (£5.2m)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (£4.7m)
  • Jesse Lingard (£6.2m)
  • Leandro Trossard (£5.8m)

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Because we use Fantasy Football Scout data so heavily in this process, the skipper we choose each Gameweek is known only to those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 30:

2,484 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    The team

    Martinez
    Cancelo Rudiger Digne
    Bruno Son Bale Mount Gundo
    Kane DCL

    Bench: Dias, Strujk, Davis

    I am worried for
    Bale
    Mount
    Gundo
    Strujk
    Cancelo
    Dias

    Will I have 11 players?

    Who to sell in order to get full 11

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale

  2. HarryS
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Bale or Gundogan?

    1. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'd say Bale ..just.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      G

    3. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gundo

    4. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bale

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        neither will start

  3. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Stones or Targett?

    1. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Targett

  4. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Jota or Lucas moura?
    And
    Mendy or Martínez?

    1. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Jota / Mendy

    2. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Jota Mendy

  5. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    FT before WC, who is the number 1 defender you would want this week?

    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Alonso

    2. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Alonso

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'm looking transfer Dias > Chelsea defender for the upcoming schedule. Unfortunately I haven't been following Chelsea to know for certain which one to pick..

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers all.

  6. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Which one scores more?
    A) Son Vs NEW(A) & MUN(H)
    B) Dias Vs LEI(A) & Auba Vs SHU(A)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

    2. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

  7. fpork
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench 1:
    1) Targett
    2) Alonso
    3) Regulion
    4) Dallas

    1. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A midfielder ot striker ist guess

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      2

      1. JollyGoodYellows
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Bench Alonso?! What's your reasons?

  8. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez
    Struijk, Shaw, Tierney
    Odegaard, Raphinha, Fernandes (c), Gundo
    Antonio, Bamford, Kane

    Areola, Gross, Stones, Burn

    1Ft, 10.0 ITB....GTG ?

    A) Burn -> Rudigier
    B) Gundo -> Son
    C) Gross -> Son
    D) Save and get rid of Leeds/Burn/Gross next week with 2FT

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      C

    2. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      C

  9. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Hows it look for this weekend?

    Martinez
    Stones Cancelo Dallas
    KDB Fernandes Son Lingard Raphinha
    Kane(c) Bamford

    Pope; Antonio, Coufal, Mee

    1. dylano21
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gtg

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks Dylan!

  10. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Dias > Christensen(4.7M) or Rüdiger(4.7M) ?

    Martinez [Areola]
    Stones AWB Dallas [Cresswell Dias]
    Raphina Bale Bruno Son Gundo
    Bamford Kane [Antonio]
    £1.6M 1FT

    and start Chelsea defender instead of Stones this week.

  11. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez
    Rud, Shaw, Dallas
    Salah, Bale, Gundo, Lingard, Raph
    Kane, Watkins

    McCarthy, Cancelo, Maupay, Dier 4.9itb

    A) Maupay to Bam? (Prob bench Gundo)
    B) Bale to Son?
    C) Save

  12. JJO
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play 2 from:
    A) Gundo
    B) Lingard
    C) Antonio

  13. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Oh dear I have 10 of the 11. Swap Digne for Havertz. Sorry fellas

  14. Kielty
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play Meslier or Martinez?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Martinez

    2. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I’m transferring Martinez out for Mendy for the run in. It might end up being a bad move but the fixture swing is crazy

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I'm thinking of having Martinez backup as I bought for 4.5m and Mendy main keeper, then use Martinez when they have a double

  15. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench order?

    1. Konsa vs Fulham
    2. Odegaard vs Liverpool
    3. Tierney vs Liverpool

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      123

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        +1

  16. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Sell Auba or Salah for Kane?

    1. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Auba

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Auba

  17. GCM0803
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez Forster
    Rudiger dallas cancelo cresswell konsa
    Gundo bale Bruno lingard mount
    Bamford Kane watkins
    .
    1) gtg?
    2) bench 3

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      2 - not confident on Gundo, Bale and Mount minutes.

  18. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you BB this?

    Pope Lingard Stones Coufal

    1. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Maybe unless you could save it for the double in 35.

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I could save it but honestly feels like an albatross around my neck at this point!

  19. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is Rüdiger definitely nailed?
    Or is there competition with Silva back and Christensen?

  20. Madderegern
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bale completely out

    1. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      ?

  21. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    If I got Bale on -4 when he didnt play last GW like a lot of us...

    do I give him a chance vs Newcastle or maybe sell to Mount for a free transfer?

    1. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Get rid of him. I think he could be done at spurs. Jose is spiteful so I think he will make an example of him.

  22. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    probably won't bench dias so i'll likely play 4 atb this week
    would you bench lingard or antonio vs wolves?

  23. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one of Cancelo Stones and Strujic in order to get Regulion starting?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Stones. Just 1 City enough this GW imo

  24. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    A. Watkins > Bamford

    B. Stones > Alonso

    C. Auba > KDB

    Martinez
    Dias Dallas Coufal (Stones Veltman)
    Fernandes Son Lingard Raphina (Aubameyang)
    Kane DCL Watkins

    1. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Auba to kdb for me

  25. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start Gundo or Lingard?

    1. DangerFC
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I'm starting lingard. I think gundo will be rested

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        This

  26. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Any of these worth a FT? (I have no wildcard so looking to build for the future)

    a) Targett > Rudiger (already have Martinez)
    b) Salah > Son
    c) No, roll over FT

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Think you'll want Chelsea defence at some point without a WC so A

  27. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Currently sitting with 2FT and wildcard. How should I play this?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Targett
    Bruno Son Gundo Raphinha
    Kane Bamford Antonio
    (Sanchez Coufal Grealish Dunk)

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      No need to play WC this week, it's a very good side for this week. Dunk -> Chelsea defender

  28. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Would you make any of these moves for a -4 this week? Planning on wild carding next week

    Stones > Alonso
    Trossard > KDB/Lingaard

  29. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bale, Gundo and Jota BENCHED!

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    This is probably hard to answer, but asking anyway...

    Least likely to play this weekend?
    1) Stones
    2) Cancelo
    3) Gundogan
    4) Bale

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gut says Gundogan but cannot be sure